Tomás O Mainnín

Knocklofty House is situated near Clonmel and previously operated as a hotel

Appeal for preservation works on Knocklofty House

Appeals have been made in Co Tipperary for protection and preservation works to be carried out on an 18th century period county house that is being damaged by the actions of thieves and vandals.

Regional • 29 Apr 21

Joe Kenneally has had very limited interactions with the community since the pandemic began

99-year-old among those awaiting Covid vaccine at home

The HSE has said that the National Ambulance Service will increase capacity in the next few weeks in order to accelerate the delivery of vaccines to people who are housebound.

Coronavirus • 24 Apr 21

Clare County Council is planning to restrict the use of fast power crafts on a number of beaches

Appeal over plan to ban jetskis on Co Clare beaches

Surfers and a club representing a surfing rescue group have appealed to councillors to oppose the introduction of planned new bye-laws that could prohibit the use of jet skis or fast power crafts on some of Co Clare's beaches.

Munster • 07 Apr 21

Tipperary Count Council has disposed of 14 dead calves that were discovered recently

Concern over dumping of remains of dead animals

A number of investigations are under way into the dumping of young calves in rural and isolated areas in the country over recent weeks.

Munster • 12 Mar 21

Ger Purcell undertook the Ice Mile challenge at the Shannon Rowing Club in Limerick

Guinness World Record for Limerick ice-mile swimmer

A 66-year-old Limerick man has achieved the Guinness World record as the oldest ice-mile swimmer.

Regional • 24 Feb 21

Artist Vincent Devine brought Vicky Phelan to Doonbeg to help compose the portrait

Vicky Phelan portrait sells for €58,000 at auction

A portrait of healthcare campaigner Vicky Phelan has raised just over €58,000 at auction today.

Ireland • 04 Feb 21

Among the items taken from the graves are toys, ornamental tributes and flowers

Appeals after spate of thefts at graveyard in Clare

Appeals have been made in a rural Clare community for a spate of thefts from the local graveyard to stop.

Munster • 03 Feb 21

Joe and Nuala Young of Young Nurseries in Co Limerick

Fears for thousands of jobs due to peat shortage

Fears are being expressed that thousands of jobs could be lost in the horticultural sector in Ireland due to a shortage of horticultural peat.

Munster • 02 Jan 21

Nevil's shoes based on O'Connell Street in Limerick was a very popular shoe-sales business in the city centre for the past 34 years

Well-known Limerick shoe shop closes after 34 years

As all non-essential retail shops prepare to close due to the implementation of Level 5 restrictions, one well known Limerick business will not be reopening after this latest lockdown.

Regional • 31 Dec 20

Limerick nuclear bunker site to be demolished

A site that once included a nuclear bunker shelter in Limerick is due to be demolished. The bunker was built in the 1980s in what is now the Opera development site in Limerick City.

Ireland • 19 Dec 20